IRB Analyst

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 46,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the IRB Director and Senior Analyst. The role involves coordinating office services, budgets, records control, and AAHRPP-related activities to ensure compliance with federal human subjects research regulations.

The position emphasizes facilitation of IRB submissions, meeting preparation, documentation, and development of educational resources while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree plus one year of related experience or a combination of education and experience equal to five (5) years.
• Experience in an administrative office setting preferred.
• Familiarity with federal regulations related to human subjects research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the review and approval process for IRB submissions.
• Review IRB applications for completeness and accuracy; document findings for review stages.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations.
• Coordinate and prepare for IRB meetings.
• Maintain IRB records and documentation.
• Draft stipulations for submissions and actions.
• Facilitate group meetings internally and with external teams.
• Contribute to development of internal educational resources and policies.
• Communicate between IRB administration, board members, and research teams.

Skills

Administrative support

Deadline management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 1 year related experience or 5 years related experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

Position Description

This role will assist and support the IRB Director and Senior Analyst with committee tasks, analyzing and coordinating office services such as personnel, budget preparation and control, fiscal affairs, equipment utilization, records control, and special management studies.

Major/Essential Functions

• Facilitate the review and approval process for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
• Review IRB applications for completeness, accuracy, clarity, and congruency. Determine action steps and document written findings for various stages of the review processes.
• Ensure research teams are complying with institutional policies and federal regulations related to human subjects research.
• Assist with coordination and preparation for the IRB meetings.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, filing and maintenance of all IRB records.
• Draft stipulations for all IRB submissions, meeting items and any other applicable IRB actions, as needed.
• Assist and facilitate group meetings both internally and externally.
• Contribute to the development of internal educational resources, policies and various other projects related to research.
• Facilitate communications between the IRB administration team and/or board members and research teams, or other external teams.
• Communicate with ancillary review contacts or committees within the TTUS to facilitate IRB reviews.

Occasional Duties

• Assist with the development and presentation of IRB education and outreach projects.
• Review and contribute to the processing of external IRB agreements, MOUs, and other collaborative research contracts.
• Assist with preparation of supporting documentation for AAHRPP accreditation.
• Perform other duties related to the maintenance of AAHRPP accreditation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a job‑related field plus one year of related experience or a combination of related education and/or experience equal to five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in an administrative office setting.
• Prior experience in an environment that prioritizes job tasks on a regular, rotating basis, and managing strict deadlines.
• Two years of experience working in a research capacity, with a preferred understanding of federal regulations surrounding human test subjects.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where team members can do their best work. Advantages include:

• Health Plans and Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H‑1B I‑129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case‑by‑case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

15

Pay Grade Maximum

33.75

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Does This Position Work in a Research Laboratory?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.